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Moggill Creek

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Wildlife

Despite our proximity to Brisbane and its suburbs, the Moggill Creek catchment contains a surprisingly diverse community of native fauna. Sightings of koalas, echidnas, platypus, possums, gliders, bandicoots delight the patient observer, and birds and butterflies, frogs and fish, lizards, snakes and goannas all call Brookfield home.

In a workshop for Wildcare Australia, the well-wooded and relatively undisturbed hillsides in the upper catchment were referred to as an ‘Ark’ because the area is the last remaining stronghold in the Greater Brisbane Area for some species of native animals.  For example, the Greater Glider, which is considered rare and nearing extinction, is being spotted commonly.  The first sighting in five years of a Rufous Bettong was made in Savages Road, and the Red neck Pademelon is returning to the area.  Sightings of the Rufous Nightjar and an expanding population of koalas in Haven Road are signs that restoration of native vegetation by members, supported by us,  the Brisbane City Council Wildlife Conservation Partnership Program and SEQ’s Land for Wildlife Program are having a positive effect on native fauna.

An excellent reference book for the area is the Queensland Museum’s Wildlife of Greater Brisbane, available from the Museum and selected bookstores.

Contact the Secretary if you would like to contribute articles or photos of unusual sightings.

Click on the links below to learn more about some of the animals and insects with whom we share this beautiful little corner of Queensland.

Birds

The MCC Bird Project 2012 – 2017 This 5 year project was launched in Spring 2012 and will raise the profile of birds in the Catchment. It in.. Read more about Birds

Butterflies

Butterflies are significant pollinators. They are also a food source to many animals and insects, and therefore occupy an important place in the w.. Read more about Butterflies

Dung Beetle Survey 2010-2011

Dr Geoff Monteith (Queensland Museum) and Ms Tania Kenyon (University of Queensland) were engaged to carry out a survey of both native and introdu.. Read more about Dung Beetle Survey 2010-2011

Feral animals and other pests

The Brisbane area suffers from quite a few introduced and native pest species. Particularly problematic in our catchment are: Feral Deer Fox.. Read more about Feral animals and other pests

Koalas

Conserving and improving the natural environment of our catchment is what we are all about, and we do this by working to restore the catchment’s i.. Read more about Koalas

Native Fish

There are both native and non-native fish in our Catchment. A guide to identifying fish species of Moggill Creek was prepared by Aquatic Ecol.. Read more about Native Fish

Platypus

Have you ever seen a platypus in the wild? Would you like to? You might be surprised to learn that they live in the Moggill and Gold Creeks. D.. Read more about Platypus

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  • About MCCG
    • History Of MCCG
    • Catchment In Context
    • Governance
    • Benefits to our catchment
    • Projects
      • Old Gold Creek Sawmill Forest Walk
      • Anzac Tree Daisy Project
      • Bird Project
      • Bird Project – Deerhurst Street Park
      • Creek Health Monitoring
      • Pacey Road
      • Rowena Street Park Restoration Project
      • Streamsavers
      • Smith’s Scrub
    • Why Do We Care
    • Volunteering
    • The Cottage
  • Get Involved
  • The Nursery
  • Events & Activities
    • Old Gold Creek Sawmill Forest Walk
    • Calendar Of Events
    • Projects
    • Cottage Talks
    • Kids’ Day
    • Working Bees
    • Photo Competition
    • Platypus Survey
    • Creek Health Monitoring
    • Private Land Rehabilitation
  • Catchment Field Guides
    • Birds common in our Catchment
    • Butterflies in our Catchment
    • Declared plants in our Catchment
    • Dragonflies in our Catchment
    • Freshwater fish in our catchment
    • Freshwater turtles in our catchment
    • Frogs in our Catchment
    • Ladybirds in our Catchment
    • Mammals in our Catchment
    • Rare and vagrant birds in our Catchment
  • Plants
  • Wildlife
    • Birds
    • Butterflies
    • Dung Beetles
    • Feral Animals
    • Koalas
    • Native Fish
    • Platypus
  • Landscape
    • The Creeks
    • Soils
    • Vegetation
    • Land Use
    • Geology
    • Land Restoration
  • Media Centre
  • News & Newsletters
    • Latest News
    • News Archive
    • MCCG Newsletters
  • Bush Bites
  • Reference Material
  • Useful Links
  • Membership
  • Contact MCCG

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